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Piecing & Patterns Membership

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Courses in this bundle focus on the first steps in the quilting process: picking fabrics, reading patterns and sewing tips as well as cutting and piecing techniques to help you create beautiful quilt tops and fabric projects.

This bundle includes the following paid and free courses:

$19.95

Log Cabin Piecing for Quilting Play

Learn to use the Log Cabin Trim Tool by Creative Grids.

9 Lessons
$19.95

Quick Curve Ruler - Metro Twist

The first course in our Quick Curve Ruler series, join Ellen in making the Metro Twist quilt. Learn how to cut and sew a gentle curve without pinning. MK Quilts is a certified Sew Kind of Wonderful shop.

5 Lessons
$9.95

Attaching Borders the MK Way

Learn MK's way of attaching straight set borders to a quilt top. See how MK uses her longarm frame to help in the process. She shares piecing, pressing and thoughts on quilting too.

4 Lessons
$19.95

Autumn Applique: Wool Tea Towel Table Runner

Create a fabulous fall table runner featuring wool applique. Review basic raw edge machine applique techniques, learn tips for using heavier thread and larger stitches to create a "hand-stitched" look. Finish off the piece with an appliqued border.

11 Lessons
$39.95

Beginner Paper Piecing: Fractured Paint Box Quilt

Join Quiltworx Certified Instructor Stephanie Baker in this beginner paper piecing course. The Fractured Paint Box pattern is the perfect project to introduce you to basic foundation blocks and simple cutting techniques. Pattern by Judy Niemeyer.

10 Lessons
$19.95

Candy Pouch with a Longarm

Recycle your favorite candy wrapper into a fun pouch, quilting it with the longarm!

6 Lessons
Free

Centering Your Backing Vertically

In this course, learn my very quick steps for centering your quilt top vertically on the backing before you load.

1 Lessons
Free

Checking your Machine Timing - with a Dog

Checking your timing with a precision kit.

1 Lessons
$49.95

Colorific

Join Ellen in expanding your knowledge of color, learning how colors work together and when to use which colors in your next quilt.

18 Lessons
$19.95

Design Your Own Hawaiian Applique Block

Learn to design your own Hawaiian Applique pattern with echo stitching in just a few simple steps. Whether machine or hand appliqued, these designs are fun to create and add a unique touch to any quilting project.

11 Lessons
$19.95

Dresden Plate Appliqué Block

Use the Dresden Plate Ruler by Creative Grids to make this stunning block. Learn how to add points to the fans, sew accurate seams and create perfectly rounded centers. Produce "invisible" appliqué with a light weight thread and blind hem stitching.

10 Lessons
$9.95

Easy Peasy English Paper Piecing with the Lucy Boston Block

Welcome to my beginner English Paper Piecing course! In this course you will learn the basic techniques, template making, layout, and a number of small projects using the Lucy Boston Block. Strip friendly English Paper Piecing the Easy Peasy Way.

14 Lessons
$9.95

Easy Peasy Needle Turn Appliqué

Join Ritu Haldar as she instructs how to get started doing hand-turned needle appliqué. Learn the basic stitch, how to create and use a template, how to sew smooth curves and sharp points. A great beginner course to introduce you to something new!

10 Lessons
Free

Ellen's Best Practices for Starts and Stops

Learn three ways to start and stop your longarm quilting when doing free motion or ruler work.

1 Lessons
Free

Free Pro-Stitcher Tips and Tricks

A collection of short video tips covering a variety of features and functions of Pro-Stitcher. Content will continue to be added to this course - check back often!

36 Lessons
$19.95

GSTMKW#5: Intro to Simulation with MK - A Virtual Webinar

This course is a brief introduction to Layout & Rendering, the term MK coined for how she uses PSP (running in simulation mode) as a layout and design tool. Spend an hour with MK learning the basics and getting introduced to the program and p...

6 Lessons
Free

Handi Quilter Machine Updates

Short video lessons showing how to update your Handi Quilter machines.

2 Lessons
Free

Hexie Quilt Class (05-2023)

Join Ellen in learning how to create hexagon quilt blocks in this free demonstration style class.

8 Lessons
Free

How to Select a Laptop for your Quilting Needs

Learn how to select a laptop that will meet your quilting needs and more.

4 Lessons
$19.95

Imagine My Delight: Raw Edge Machine Appliqué Wall Hanging

Create this festive fall wall hanging with raw edge machine appliqué. Based on a block from Nancy Halverson's book Imagine, participants will learn to use the appliqué stitch for quilting, how to add a hanging sleeve, and how to finish with binding.

18 Lessons
Free

Installing Pro-Stitcher and Changing Versions

Learn how to install and update Pro-Stitcher Premium. We recommend a way to store the installation files so you can easily access them from the PS Update button. There is also basic file management help.

1 Lessons
Free

Load Quilts the MK Way

Learn how MK loads her quilts in this in-depth course. MK will show you all the tools, tips, tricks and techniques that she uses to make loading accurate, precise and fast.

20 Lessons
Free

Loading the Loft Frame

How to load quilts on the Handi Quilter Loft frame.

5 Lessons
Free

Longarm Ruler Quilting 101

In this free introduction course learn which tools and accessories you need to start on your ruler quilting journey. Ellen gives you her best intro tips and advice on longarm rulers, machine settings, and how to ruler ditch a quilt block.

2 Lessons
Free

Machine Binding the MK Way (Updated-07-2025)

Binding. It's the very last thing we'll do to our quilt. In this course I show you cross-grain cut, double fold binding completed entirely on a domestic sewing machine. This is the method we use on customer quilts in the studio. Enjoy. MK :)

10 Lessons
$39.95

Make It On The Longarm

Our longarms are used for finishing quilt tops. There is "sew" much more we can do with them. In this course, I will introduce different projects created on the longarm. Some projects will be done 100% on the LA. Some will include piecing. Enjoy

26 Lessons
Free

Meet The Dynamic Duo From MK Quilts

In March of 2022, Ellen and I did the Instagram Quilt Fest (#IGQuiltfest2022). It was a 31-day online challenge. We did ours in video form. Hope you enjoy learning a bit more about your MK Quilts' Dynamic Duo.

34 Lessons
$19.95

Mini Charm Basket

Use your favorite mini charms or scrap 2 1/2" squares to create this basket.

6 Lessons
$19.95

Monroe Quilt Class

Join MK and Ellen to learn how to use the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler in making this quilt. The Monroe Quilt is a perfect starting project on flying geese and we will complete the quilt in one day. This course is a replay of a live class.

18 Lessons
$19.95

National Sew a Jelly Roll Day with MK Quilts - 2021

Join us for a sew along with instruction on National "Sew a Jelly Roll" Day - Saturday, September 18th when we will be completing the Showering Stars pattern by Robin Pickens. Find full details in the first chapter.

18 Lessons
Free

Options & Choices for Raw Edge Machine Applique

Learn about the many options for cutting applique shapes as well as selecting threads and stitch patterns. Explanations will be presented to identify why you may want to use certain methods in certain situations.

5 Lessons
$19.95

Pieced Backings the MK Way

When a 108" Wide Backing is not going to work on your quilt, let MK show you how she calculates yardage needed and how to sew it all together to make it big enough to fit your quilt.

11 Lessons
$19.95

Piecing a Double Wedding Ring Table Runner using Quiltsmart

MK teaches you how to make the popular 'Dual Wedding Ring Quilt' with the Tube Turner from Quiltsmart.

16 Lessons
$9.95

Piecing the Perfect Border

Learn to piece the perfect border in this quick video lesson with Ellen Ault. Tips for working with full borders and helping clients, as well as a downloadable pdf are provided.

3 Lessons
Free

Programming Your Handlebar Buttons

A quick video showing how to program the buttons on your adjustable handlebars.

1 Lessons
Free

MKDI (formerly QPI) Webinars & Training

Learn everything you need to know about organizing your digital designs with MKDI (formerly known as QPI). From downloading the software and updating versions to keywording and searching your digital database... it's all here in one course.

4 Lessons
Free

Quick Machine Tips and Tricks with MK

When you've been quilting as long as I have, you come to know our wonderful HQ machines very thoroughly. Let me share with you some of the best machine-related tips and tricks. MK :)

16 Lessons
Free

Sewing Machine Mat Tutorial

Learn how to make a sewing machine mat in this quick tutorial with Ellen Ault!

1 Lessons
$19.95

Soft Edge Applique Stitching

Learn to make multiple layer appliqué designs without using fusible web. Use a stunning, straight stitch style that allows the edges to curl and ruffle after several washes creating a dramatic three dimensional look.

9 Lessons
Free

Stephanie's Quilt Hoist System

Stephanie and George Baker show how to install a unique quilt hanging system using simple supplies.

2 Lessons
$19.95

Straight Line Applique Stitching

Learn the process of creating an overlapping applique design and transferring it to a quilt sandwich. Become familiar with the straight applique stitch and how to use applique stitching both as a stabilizer as well as a decorative quilting feature.

9 Lessons
$45.00

Tamarack Jacket

Join Ellen Ault in creating your very own quilted coat, the Tamarack Jacket.

15 Lessons
$39.95

Triumph Sew-along

Join the Dynamic Duo to create the Triumph quilt! Learn to use the Ultimate Flying Geese Ruler, create an "On Point" quilt top, and accurate piecing tips. Quilt Kit and patterns available.

25 Lessons
Free

Updating the Moxie

How to make updates on your Handi Quilter Moxie machine.

4 Lessons
Free

Using the Handi Quilter Bobbin Winder

Leery of loading? Boggled by bobbins? Learn how to quickly and easily load your own bobbins using the Handi Quilter bobbin winder.

2 Lessons
Free

Working with MKDI (formerly known as QPI)

MK Design Indexer (formerly known as QPI) is a product of MK Quilts. Developed to assist in organizing (indexing) and keywording your digital quilting designs. This is a primer course. 4 short lessons on how to easily set up and use the program.

5 Lessons

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